# Doodle Devil™ Alchemy vs Minesweeper

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Minesweeper at 91% against Doodle Devil™ Alchemy's 40%. Minesweeper also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (467 vs 90). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle Devil™ Alchemy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Minesweeper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minesweeper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minesweeper has 467 ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Doodle Devil™ Alchemy's written reviews are positive against 91% of Minesweeper's.

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy ships an update every 3 months, Minesweeper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle Devil™ Alchemy | Minesweeper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil-alchemy/id704465091/reviews) | **[4.8 (467 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-collector/id1068208194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 90 | **467** |
| Positive reviews | 40.4% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JoyBits Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/375374774) | [Anton Krukov](https://appshunter.io/developer/637016041) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle Devil™ Alchemy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-devil-alchemy/id704465091)

Combine elements to create a universe of dark desires and discover the seven deadly sins. This puzzle game offers addictive gameplay with an evil twist, allowing you to create demons, beasts, and more. Engage in a new demon battle card game and explore various gameplay modes.

**Highlights:** Element combination for creation, Discover seven deadly sins, Create demons, beasts, zombies, Demon Battle Card Game, New "Devil Slots" gameplay, Intuitive one-click gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 450 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads. | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Pack of hints | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 1000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 3000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 10000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle of 30000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay concept
- 💡 Addictive nature
- ✨ Creative element combinations
- 😊 Enjoyable for some users
- 🚀 Fast gameplay (when not interrupted)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Overwhelming ads
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- ⏳ Long ad durations
- 😩 Repetitive gameplay loop
- 📉 Decline in quality over time

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- Game crashes frequently
- Keeps crashing
- Crashes every few seconds
- Cites out while playing

**Requested features**

- Make Divine Glow free
- Remove ads or offer ad-free option at reasonable price
- Add a simulator part with created elements
- More content in the free version
- Fix bugged achievements


### Minesweeper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minesweeper-collector/id1068208194)

Experience a fresh take on a classic puzzle game with diverse modes and collectible elements. Progress through episodes, unlock new items, and challenge yourself with unique levels and an online mode. Discover hidden treasures and pets as you advance.

**Highlights:** Multiple game modes, Collectible levels and episodes, Unlockable pets and items, Online multiplayer mode, Square and hexagon game fields, Customizable minefields, Achievements and cloud saves

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium online mode (7 days) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Add-On: Puzzles | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium online mode (30 days) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 50% tower entry fee discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tower upgrades | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun Game
- 👍 New twist to a classic
- 🎨 Cute and unique level designs
- 🎮 Lots of content and game modes
- 💰 Reasonable in-app purchases

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Online mode can be laggy
- 📺 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 In-app purchase issues
- 🔍 UI elements sometimes blocked

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Mine explosion bug when placing flags

**Requested features**

- More skin/theme options
- Ability to disable animations
- Cross-device progress sync
- More level/collection types


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle Devil™ Alchemy free?

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Minesweeper free?

Minesweeper is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Minesweeper?

Minesweeper is rated higher. Doodle Devil™ Alchemy averages 2.8 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Minesweeper averages 4.8 from 467 ratings.

### Do Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Minesweeper have ads?

Both Doodle Devil™ Alchemy and Minesweeper show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy or Minesweeper?

Doodle Devil™ Alchemy ships an update every 3 months, and Minesweeper every 2 months. Most recently, Doodle Devil™ Alchemy was updated on October 23, 2026 and Minesweeper on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*